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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.32, 36,679.95 and 20,932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.32, 36,679.95 and 20,932.22 is: 28,856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.32 : 36,679.95 = 20,932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.32/36,679.95 = 20,932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.32x = 36,679.95 × 20,932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.32x = 767,792,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,792,599.59/26,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,856.44

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